Alex Ross Celebrates Marvel's 75th Anniversary

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The Avengers have never looked more heroic.

By Jesse Schedeen

Alex Ross first exploded onto the comic book scene nearly 20 years ago with the mini-series Marvels, which showcased Ross' signature painted style - a sort of "Norman Rockwell meets Ayn Rand" take on superheroes. But it's been a few years since Ross has worked in the Marvel Universe. Luckily, that's going to change in early 2014.

Not only is 2014 the 20th anniversary of Marvels, it also happens to be the 75th anniversary of Marvel Comics as a whole. The publisher began life in 1939 as Timely Publications. And as part of Marvel's festivities next year, they'll be releasing a number of books with covers painted by Ross and designed to celebrate the long history of their characters.

No gods or kings, only men. Well, some gods.

The first cover revealed is for January's Avengers #25. Marvel didn't specify how many covers Ross will paint, but their press release did say, "These stunning, gorgeously-rendered covers will grace select Marvel titles throughout 2014 and will feature a pantheon of characters from the Marvel Universe in the rich, highly detailed style only a talent like Alex Ross can produce."

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